| eif-1 | Eukaryotic initiation factor that binds to 30s ribosomal subunits. It is called eif-1 in eukaryotes and if-1 in bacteria. Its role is not clear but it may be involved in stabilizing the 30s subunit or assisting in the release of bacterial if-2. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| eif-2 | Eukaryotic initiation factor of protein synthesis. The factor consists of three subunits, alpha, beta, and gamma. As initiation proceeds, eif-2 forms a ternary complex with met-trnai and GTP. (12 Dec 1998) |
| eif-2 kinase | <enzyme> A dsrna-activated camp-independent protein serine/threonine kinase that is induced by interferon. In the presence of dsrna and ATP, eif-2 kinase autophosphorylates on several serine and threonine residues. The phosphorylated enzyme catalyses the phosphorylation of the alpha subunit of eif-2, leading to the inhibition of protein synthesis. Registry number: EC 2.7.10.- (12 Dec 1998) |
| eighteenth | 1. Next in order after the seventeenth. 2. Consisting of one of eighteen equal parts or divisions of a thing. Origin: From Eighteen. 1. The quotient of a unit divided by eighteen; one of eighteen equal parts or divisions. 2. The eighth after the tenth. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| eighth | 1. Next in order after the seventh. 2. Consisting of one of eight equal divisions of a thing. Eighth note, the eighth part of a whole note, or semibreve; a quaver. Origin: AS. Eahtoa. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| eighth cranial nerve | <anatomy, nerve> The vestibulocochlear nerve is responsible for the sense of hearing and balance (body position sense). Lesions of the eighth nerve can result in deafness, tinnitus, dizziness, vertigo and vomiting. Synonym: cranial nerve VIII. (27 Sep 1997) |
| eighth nerve | <anatomy, nerve> The vestibulocochlear nerve is responsible for the sense of hearing and balance (body position sense). Lesions of the eighth nerve can result in deafness, tinnitus, dizziness, vertigo and vomiting. Synonym: cranial nerve VIII. (27 Sep 1997) |
| eighth nerve tumour | <tumour> A benign neoplasm of the intracranial segment of the eighth cranial nerve, producing cerebellar, lower cranial nerve, and brainstem signs and symptoms. Synonym: acoustic neuroma, cerebellopontine angle tumour, eighth nerve tumour. (05 Mar 2000) |
| eightieth | 1. The next in order after seventy-ninth. 2. Consisting of one of eighty equal parts or divisions. Origin: From Eighty. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| eightling | <chemistry> A compound or twin crystal made up of eight individuals. Origin: Eight + -ling. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| eikenella | A genus of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that occurs in the human mouth and intestine. Organisms of this genus can be opportunistic pathogens. (12 Dec 1998) |
| eikenella corrodens | Gram-negative bacteria isolated from infections of the respiratory and intestinal tracts and from the buccal cavity, intestinal tract, and urogenital tract. They are probably part of the normal flora of man and animals. (12 Dec 1998) |
| eikonometer | 1. An instrument for determining the magnifying power of a microscope, or the size of a microscopic object. 2. An instrument for determining the degree of aniseikonia. Origin: G. Eikon, image, + metron, measure (05 Mar 2000) |
| eikosane | <chemistry> A solid hydrocarbon, C20H42, of the paraffine series, of artificial production, and also probably occurring in petroleum. Origin: Gr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| eikosylene | <chemistry> A liquid hydrocarbon, C20H38, of the acetylene series, obtained from brown coal. Origin: Gr. Twenty + acetylene. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |